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Packaging/labeling Supervisor 1st Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific

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Location
Allentown, PA
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Job overview

The Packaging/Labeling Supervisor will guide manufacturing and operations teams, supervise production activities, maintain quality and regulatory standards, and implement continuous improvement. The role includes managing daily operations, developing team members, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions. Candidates need manufacturing operations experience, leadership capabilities, knowledge of GMP and FDA regulations, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GMPFDA RegulationsQuality Management SystemsLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementLeadershipTeam DevelopmentProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationERP SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteCleanroom WorkWarehouse WorkManufacturing OperationsPharmaceutical ManufacturingMedical Device ManufacturingRegulated ManufacturingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementSafety ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Advanced Degree+3 Yrs or Bachelor's+5 Yrs3 Years Manufacturing Operations Experience5 Years Manufacturing Operations Experience2 Years Supervisory ExperienceEngineering, Science, Business or Related Technical FieldStanding and Walking Extended PeriodsLift 50 Lbs OccasionallyWork Rotating Shifts, Weekends or on-Call

Full job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our collaborative team as an Operations Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide and support teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing and operations. You'll supervise production activities, ensure quality standards, and implement continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines effective leadership with operational management to deliver high-quality products that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

You'll provide supportive leadership to ensure operational excellence, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing daily production operations, developing team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field

  • 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems

  • Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Effective leadership and team development skills

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to work in various environmental conditions including clean rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing areas

  • Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules as required

  • Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,178 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$73–98K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$28–34/hr84 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,178 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (870 postings).
Education
66 of the 1,178 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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